At a Glance
Median Income
$152,656
$61,712 per capita
Home Value
$731,700
Zillow: $952,148
Median Rent
$2,146/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.5%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
8.1% smoking rate
How Williston Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Williston Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Williston Park a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Williston Park residents earn a median household income of $152,656 , which is 103% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,712. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Williston Park is $731,700 , 160% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $952,148. Median rent is $2,146/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
51.5% of adults in Williston Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Williston Park has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population7,508
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density11,917/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born20.2%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$152,656
Per Capita$61,712
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B+
Home Value$731,700
Rent$2,146
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$952,148
Housing Units2,595
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation118 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.5%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+22.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute38 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Williston Park was founded in 1926.
The median home in Williston Park was built in 1938.
15.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
20.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.